This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
KEY INFORMATION |
|
| Duration | 52 weeks including holidays & 120 hours of work placement |
| AQF Level | 3 |
| Course Delivery | Face-to-Face |
All students undertaking this qualification are required to undertake work placement as part of this qualification. Work placement provides the student the opportunity to put into practice the skills learning in the classroom. Prior to undertaking work placement all student must undertake a Working with Children’s Check and must have this in place at the commencement of work placement.
Students may also be required to undertake a National Police check depending upon the organisation’s individual requirements where they are undertaking the work placement. Additional information on work placement and work placement requirements are outlined at student orientation.
Immunization Form, National Police Check (less then 12 months old), Working with Children
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children s play and learning |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:
This qualification provides a pathway for students to continue their studies and enhance their skills through CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Australian Health and Science Institute
ABN 18 113 249 175
Level 1, 130 Main St, Blacktown NSW 2148
Phone: +61-2-9055 1513
Email: info@ahsi.edu.au
